Backwoodsman

Hiram Alonzo Stanley tells his own life story in this autobiography, set on the New York frontier during the American Revolution. He recalls his work as a farmer, his service as a soldier, and his role as a leader in his community, all seen through his own eyes.

Stanley's firsthand recollections are told with a lively sense of humor, offering a close look at backwoods life in that period. Readers interested in the history of the American Revolution or in everyday life in early America will find it especially relevant.